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It has been over 20 years since Incubus released its acclaimed album “Morning View”. The band has re-recorded it under the name “Morning View XXIII”.
Juventas’s commitment to classical music in the present tense makes it the only professional ensemble of its kind devoted specifically to the music of emerging composers.
Given the age of the recordings and peculiarities of the venue, the sound quality is very good — certainly more than good enough given the historical value of the amazing music captured therein.
The rewards are slight in new politically-minded books by a pair of shrewd and perceptive women.
Here are two new and very different records from virtuosos of the jazz harmonica, both seasoned pros, and one of them deserving of much wider recognition.
For David Lynch, “Lost Highway” is a transitional film of sorts, a limbo-like zone between the innocence redeemed in “Blue Velvet” and the innocence corrupted in “Mulholland Drive”.
Three guitarists — Bill Banfield, Ray Obiedo, and Lee Ritenour — release superb albums.
This summer’s installation of new sculptures is evidence that creative interventions in nature can be harmonious.
Performing with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra, dynamic Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan made music by Piazzolla and Florence Price burn blue hot.
Classical Music Commentary: What’s Next for the Boston Symphony? — Lessons from the Past